IT'S bad news for Cheshire music fans after Rewind North Festival was cancelled this morning, Thursday, due to extreme weather in the area. 

The three-day festival had been due to take place at Capesthorne Hall this weekend with Gloria Gaynor, Bananarama and Thin Lizzy among the headline acts. 

A statement added: "We are extremely disappointed to announce that we have had to take the decision to cancel this weekend's Rewind North Festival.

"This is due to the impact that the extreme weather experienced in recent weeks has had on the festival site.

"It is our belief that the safety and experience of our customers must always come first and as such we are unable to deliver the festival in these conditions."

The Met Office said 19mm of rain fell in the north west over eight hours on Wednesday, on top of heavy rain that hit the region on Sunday and Monday.

If you have tickets for the event, you can find out how to claim a refund by clicking here